Alex Kalinauckas
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Alex Kalinauckas

Alex Kalinauckas is Autosport's Grand Prix Editor, covering every Formula 1 race since the start of 2020. After completing a master's degree in journalism at Goldsmiths College University of London in 2014, he worked for a range of motorsport and technology publications while covering national racing as an Autosport freelancer.  

A lifelong motorsport fan - no one in his family can explain quite how or why such a development first occurred - Alex joined the Autosport staff in April 2017 as the magazine’s Assistant Editor covering Formula 2 and GP3, before being made Formula E correspondent and Autosport.com’s Plus Editor in March 2018. He lives in north-east London and is constantly frustrated by the Central Line. 

Latest articles by Alex Kalinauckas

Russell: Mercedes to "go for it" attempting to beat Verstappen in Australian GP

Russell: Mercedes to "go for it" attempting to beat Verstappen in Australian GP

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Australian GP

Russell: Mercedes to "go for it" attempting to beat Verstappen in Australian GP Russell: Mercedes to "go for it" attempting to beat Verstappen in Australian GP

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Mercedes pair to pole, Perez starts last

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Mercedes pair to pole, Perez starts last

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Australian GP

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Mercedes pair to pole, Perez starts last F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Mercedes pair to pole, Perez starts last

What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Australian GP

What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Australian GP

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Australian GP

What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Australian GP What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Australian GP

Explained: What caused F1 GPS problems in Australian GP practice

Explained: What caused F1 GPS problems in Australian GP practice

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Australian GP

Explained: What caused F1 GPS problems in Australian GP practice Explained: What caused F1 GPS problems in Australian GP practice

F1 Australian GP: Alonso leads Leclerc in wet FP2

F1 Australian GP: Alonso leads Leclerc in wet FP2

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Australian GP

F1 Australian GP: Alonso leads Leclerc in wet FP2 F1 Australian GP: Alonso leads Leclerc in wet FP2

Horner surprised at FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations

Horner surprised at FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations

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Australian GP

Horner surprised at FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations Horner surprised at FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen leads Hamilton in twice red-flagged first practice

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen leads Hamilton in twice red-flagged first practice

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Australian GP

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen leads Hamilton in twice red-flagged first practice F1 Australian GP: Verstappen leads Hamilton in twice red-flagged first practice

Sainz details 2023 F1 car problems after Ferrari analysis

Sainz details 2023 F1 car problems after Ferrari analysis

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Australian GP

Sainz details 2023 F1 car problems after Ferrari analysis Sainz details 2023 F1 car problems after Ferrari analysis

What next for Mercedes in its quest to get back to the top of F1?

What next for Mercedes in its quest to get back to the top of F1?

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Saudi Arabian GP

What next for Mercedes in its quest to get back to the top of F1? What next for Mercedes in its quest to get back to the top of F1?

FIA clamps down on F1 teams pitwall celebrations

FIA clamps down on F1 teams pitwall celebrations

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Australian GP

FIA clamps down on F1 teams pitwall celebrations FIA clamps down on F1 teams pitwall celebrations

FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies

FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies

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Saudi Arabian GP

FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies

10 things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

10 things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

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Saudi Arabian GP

10 things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 10 things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

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Saudi Arabian GP

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in opening practice

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in opening practice

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Saudi Arabian GP

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in opening practice F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in opening practice

Hamilton splits with long-time trainer Angela Cullen

Hamilton splits with long-time trainer Angela Cullen

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Saudi Arabian GP

Hamilton splits with long-time trainer Angela Cullen Hamilton splits with long-time trainer Angela Cullen

Hamilton doesn't share other F1 drivers' views on Saudi GP safety

Hamilton doesn't share other F1 drivers' views on Saudi GP safety

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Saudi Arabian GP

Hamilton doesn't share other F1 drivers' views on Saudi GP safety Hamilton doesn't share other F1 drivers' views on Saudi GP safety

Sainz: Ferrari fixing "bad situation" with early 2023 F1 engine problems

Sainz: Ferrari fixing "bad situation" with early 2023 F1 engine problems

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Saudi Arabian GP

Sainz: Ferrari fixing "bad situation" with early 2023 F1 engine problems Sainz: Ferrari fixing "bad situation" with early 2023 F1 engine problems

How the F1 driver expression saga continues to have a Lineker-like problem

How the F1 driver expression saga continues to have a Lineker-like problem

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Saudi Arabian GP

How the F1 driver expression saga continues to have a Lineker-like problem How the F1 driver expression saga continues to have a Lineker-like problem

Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks

Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks

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Bahrain GP

Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks

How Aston Martin and Alonso can save F1 2023 from Red Bull domination

How Aston Martin and Alonso can save F1 2023 from Red Bull domination

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Bahrain GP

How Aston Martin and Alonso can save F1 2023 from Red Bull domination How Aston Martin and Alonso can save F1 2023 from Red Bull domination

Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP

Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP

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Bahrain GP

Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP

Alonso: Other F1 teams lack core quality that has helped Aston Martin

Alonso: Other F1 teams lack core quality that has helped Aston Martin

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Bahrain GP

Alonso: Other F1 teams lack core quality that has helped Aston Martin Alonso: Other F1 teams lack core quality that has helped Aston Martin

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2, Alonso third

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2, Alonso third

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Bahrain GP

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2, Alonso third F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2, Alonso third

Why Red Bull is unconcerned by Ferrari's surprise Bahrain GP tyre tactics

Why Red Bull is unconcerned by Ferrari's surprise Bahrain GP tyre tactics

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Bahrain GP

Why Red Bull is unconcerned by Ferrari's surprise Bahrain GP tyre tactics Why Red Bull is unconcerned by Ferrari's surprise Bahrain GP tyre tactics

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 for season opener

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 for season opener

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Bahrain GP

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 for season opener F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 for season opener

What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Bahrain GP

What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Bahrain GP

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Bahrain GP

What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Bahrain GP What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Bahrain GP

F1 Bahrain GP: Alonso tops FP2 from Red Bull pair

F1 Bahrain GP: Alonso tops FP2 from Red Bull pair

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Bahrain GP

F1 Bahrain GP: Alonso tops FP2 from Red Bull pair F1 Bahrain GP: Alonso tops FP2 from Red Bull pair

Top F1 teams say Aston Martin will "definitely will be fighting at the front"

Top F1 teams say Aston Martin will "definitely will be fighting at the front"

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Top F1 teams say Aston Martin will "definitely will be fighting at the front" Top F1 teams say Aston Martin will "definitely will be fighting at the front"

Mercedes has fixed Bahrain F1 testing balance woes "pretty easily"

Mercedes has fixed Bahrain F1 testing balance woes "pretty easily"

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Mercedes has fixed Bahrain F1 testing balance woes "pretty easily" Mercedes has fixed Bahrain F1 testing balance woes "pretty easily"

Magnussen: 2023 a "new era" for Haas F1 thanks to fresh investment

Magnussen: 2023 a "new era" for Haas F1 thanks to fresh investment

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Magnussen: 2023 a "new era" for Haas F1 thanks to fresh investment Magnussen: 2023 a "new era" for Haas F1 thanks to fresh investment

Why Autosport is changing how it ranks F1 drivers from 2023 onwards

Why Autosport is changing how it ranks F1 drivers from 2023 onwards

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Why Autosport is changing how it ranks F1 drivers from 2023 onwards Why Autosport is changing how it ranks F1 drivers from 2023 onwards

Leclerc: 2023 Ferrari F1 car better on straights but slower in corners

Leclerc: 2023 Ferrari F1 car better on straights but slower in corners

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Bahrain February Testing

Leclerc: 2023 Ferrari F1 car better on straights but slower in corners Leclerc: 2023 Ferrari F1 car better on straights but slower in corners

What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain

What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain

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What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain

Russell: Mercedes has "good problem" to solve with 2023 F1 car

Russell: Mercedes has "good problem" to solve with 2023 F1 car

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Russell: Mercedes has "good problem" to solve with 2023 F1 car Russell: Mercedes has "good problem" to solve with 2023 F1 car

Has F1's porpoising problem been eradicated in the 2023 cars?

Has F1's porpoising problem been eradicated in the 2023 cars?

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Bahrain February Testing

Has F1's porpoising problem been eradicated in the 2023 cars? Has F1's porpoising problem been eradicated in the 2023 cars?

 Set-up changes can minimise impact of new F1 tyre influence - Leclerc

Set-up changes can minimise impact of new F1 tyre influence - Leclerc

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Set-up changes can minimise impact of new F1 tyre influence - Leclerc Set-up changes can minimise impact of new F1 tyre influence - Leclerc

Hamilton happy Mercedes’ F1 livery switch is "all out" for performance

Hamilton happy Mercedes’ F1 livery switch is "all out" for performance

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Hamilton happy Mercedes’ F1 livery switch is "all out" for performance Hamilton happy Mercedes’ F1 livery switch is "all out" for performance

Leclerc “very impressed” by Vasseur’s start as Ferrari F1 boss

Leclerc “very impressed” by Vasseur’s start as Ferrari F1 boss

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Leclerc “very impressed” by Vasseur’s start as Ferrari F1 boss Leclerc “very impressed” by Vasseur’s start as Ferrari F1 boss

Piastri: No extra pressure after Alpine F1 exit controversy

Piastri: No extra pressure after Alpine F1 exit controversy

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Piastri: No extra pressure after Alpine F1 exit controversy Piastri: No extra pressure after Alpine F1 exit controversy

In full: The FIA's clarification on F1's political statement clampdown

In full: The FIA's clarification on F1's political statement clampdown

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In full: The FIA's clarification on F1's political statement clampdown In full: The FIA's clarification on F1's political statement clampdown

FIA issues F1 driver expressions clampdown clarification

FIA issues F1 driver expressions clampdown clarification

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FIA issues F1 driver expressions clampdown clarification FIA issues F1 driver expressions clampdown clarification

Sainz: Ferrari was "brave" to run 2023 F1 car at public launch event

Sainz: Ferrari was "brave" to run 2023 F1 car at public launch event

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Ferrari launch

Sainz: Ferrari was "brave" to run 2023 F1 car at public launch event Sainz: Ferrari was "brave" to run 2023 F1 car at public launch event

Ferrari focused on car-balance weaknesses with SF-23 F1 car

Ferrari focused on car-balance weaknesses with SF-23 F1 car

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Ferrari launch

Ferrari focused on car-balance weaknesses with SF-23 F1 car Ferrari focused on car-balance weaknesses with SF-23 F1 car

Why Piastri being "almost constantly a little unhappy" pre-F1 debut pleases McLaren

Why Piastri being "almost constantly a little unhappy" pre-F1 debut pleases McLaren

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Why Piastri being "almost constantly a little unhappy" pre-F1 debut pleases McLaren Why Piastri being "almost constantly a little unhappy" pre-F1 debut pleases McLaren

McLaren reveals MCL60 F1 car with Norris, Piastri

McLaren reveals MCL60 F1 car with Norris, Piastri

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McLaren launch

McLaren reveals MCL60 F1 car with Norris, Piastri McLaren reveals MCL60 F1 car with Norris, Piastri

Williams unveils FW45 F1 car ahead of Silverstone shakedown

Williams unveils FW45 F1 car ahead of Silverstone shakedown

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Williams unveils FW45 F1 car ahead of Silverstone shakedown Williams unveils FW45 F1 car ahead of Silverstone shakedown

The mutual benefits of Hamilton's NFL ownership foray

The mutual benefits of Hamilton's NFL ownership foray

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The mutual benefits of Hamilton's NFL ownership foray The mutual benefits of Hamilton's NFL ownership foray

Williams reveals livery for 2023 F1 car

Williams reveals livery for 2023 F1 car

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Williams reveals livery for 2023 F1 car Williams reveals livery for 2023 F1 car

Red Bull duo say Ricciardo F1 sim input will be a boost

Red Bull duo say Ricciardo F1 sim input will be a boost

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Red Bull Racing launch

Red Bull duo say Ricciardo F1 sim input will be a boost Red Bull duo say Ricciardo F1 sim input will be a boost

Schumacher radio criticism highlighted F1 privacy change for Russell

Schumacher radio criticism highlighted F1 privacy change for Russell

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Schumacher radio criticism highlighted F1 privacy change for Russell Schumacher radio criticism highlighted F1 privacy change for Russell

Entries open for the 2023 Williams Autosport Engineer of the Future Award story

Entries open for the 2023 Williams Autosport Engineer of the Future Award story

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Entries open for the 2023 Williams Autosport Engineer of the Future Award story Entries open for the 2023 Williams Autosport Engineer of the Future Award story

Mercedes tech boss not convinced new rules have made F1 racing better

Mercedes tech boss not convinced new rules have made F1 racing better

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Mercedes tech boss not convinced new rules have made F1 racing better Mercedes tech boss not convinced new rules have made F1 racing better

The Mercedes F1 pressure changes under 10 years of Toto Wolff

The Mercedes F1 pressure changes under 10 years of Toto Wolff

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The Mercedes F1 pressure changes under 10 years of Toto Wolff The Mercedes F1 pressure changes under 10 years of Toto Wolff

Russell sees no risk of Hamilton trouble even amid F1 title battle

Russell sees no risk of Hamilton trouble even amid F1 title battle

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Russell sees no risk of Hamilton trouble even amid F1 title battle Russell sees no risk of Hamilton trouble even amid F1 title battle

How one wrong simulation answer triggered key mistake in Mercedes' W13 design

How one wrong simulation answer triggered key mistake in Mercedes' W13 design

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How one wrong simulation answer triggered key mistake in Mercedes' W13 design How one wrong simulation answer triggered key mistake in Mercedes' W13 design

The 2022 Autosport Awards winner using Esports as a launchpad

The 2022 Autosport Awards winner using Esports as a launchpad

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The 2022 Autosport Awards winner using Esports as a launchpad The 2022 Autosport Awards winner using Esports as a launchpad

How Hamilton has changed as an F1 driver at Mercedes

How Hamilton has changed as an F1 driver at Mercedes

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How Hamilton has changed as an F1 driver at Mercedes How Hamilton has changed as an F1 driver at Mercedes

Russell’s Mercedes adaption helped by his Williams battles

Russell’s Mercedes adaption helped by his Williams battles

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Russell’s Mercedes adaption helped by his Williams battles Russell’s Mercedes adaption helped by his Williams battles

How Russell can make history again in F1 2023

How Russell can make history again in F1 2023

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How Russell can make history again in F1 2023 How Russell can make history again in F1 2023

Verstappen: Impossible for understeery F1 car to be fast

Verstappen: Impossible for understeery F1 car to be fast

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Bahrain February Testing

Verstappen: Impossible for understeery F1 car to be fast Verstappen: Impossible for understeery F1 car to be fast